EU's Controversial 'Chat Control' Proposal Sparks Privacy Concerns
The European Union's latest legislative proposal, aimed at combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM), has ignited significant controversy over user privacy. The plan mandates messaging platforms to scan communications for both known and unknown CSAM, raising fears of mass surveillance and potential violations of encryption standards. Critics argue that the initiative could lead to improper scanning technologies being employed, compromising user security and privacy. The European Parliament has suggested amendments to protect end-to-end encryption, but disagreements among EU institutions persist, leaving the proposal's future uncertain.
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